Fashionable Communists part 2

I don't think the desire to create and design can ever be squelched. The East Berliners didn't neccessarily have the opportunity to purchase the newest, best sewing tools available but, that didn't stop them from sewing.

Communists Individuality

So guess how the East Berlin citizens quietly revolted against the equality doctrine of the communist government? They were all quite the nudist apparently because they felt it stressed their individuality. There were lots of photos of the naked communists frolicking in parks and lakes but, in good taste I will only show the statue commemorating their naked revolt against communism.

OFF TO ROME

Finding Fabric

So, before I left for Rome I researched fabric stores and I found two promising possibilities. The first one was Azienda Tessile Romana and was a fairly normal fabric store, but with really high prices. I didn't find any fabric that knocked my socks off and I was always concerned about my luggage becoming over 50 lbs and having to pay $$$ so I didn't make a purchase.

The next store was Bassetti Tessuti and this place was intimidating as heck! It is absolutely stacked from floor to ceiling with fabric and each room features specific fabrics, ie. wool, silks, cottons, trims, etc. Since I speak no Italian, the employees were EXTREMELY haughty, no prices anywhere, so all I dared to do was to snap some photos with my flash off and me camera by my hip.

I did not purchase any fabric, again:( and in retrospect I really wish I would have overcome my sudden shyness and bought 2 yards of Liberty of London cotton fabric because the selection was HUGE and it would have weighed next to nothing. It makes me sad just to think about it.

Ancient Inspirations

Incredible designs were not limited to just the fabric stores. The draping carved into the ancient stone statues was UNBELIEVEABLE!! And the designs used in ancient flooring and structures was absolutely inspiring. My mind was swirling by the end of these antiquity visits.

ITALIANS=FASHION

It seemed that every female in Rome and Florence were effortlessly fashionable. I did not see one girl in an oversized sweatshirt and jeans. EVERYONE wore stylish boots, tights, skirts, jackets, even zooming around on their vespas or bicycles!

CIAO BABY!

My adventure abroad was an amazing mix of fashions, styles, designs and GREAT people watching. It almost seems like a dream...